Sharon Kemei
San Benito
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Valley Regional Medical Center, excelling in clinical assessments and patient education. Proven ability to administer medications accurately while demonstrating strong critical thinking and teamwork skills. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective discharge planning and emotional support, ensuring continuity of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
Brownsville
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physician orders.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Provided emotional support to family members experiencing stressful events associated with illness or injury.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans for patients returning home or transitioning to a different level of care facility.
- Delegated tasks to unlicensed personnel based on their scope of practice.
- Performed assessments and developed individualized care plans for patients.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, self-care techniques and discharge planning needs.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity when providing nursing care services.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Tracked vital signs, intake and output levels, laboratory results, and other patient parameters.s health status.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided appropriate interventions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on patient needs.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with the established standards of practice, policies, procedures and protocols.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Organized educational seminars on topics related to living with a disability due to a stroke or brain injury.
- Conducted assessments of stroke patients to monitor progress and determine appropriate interventions.
- Admitted patients to services and completed thorough clinical documentation.
- Performed discharge planning activities following hospitalization due to a stroke event.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
NAIROBI
05.2015 - 02.2023
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2024
Skills
- Clinical assessments and education
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records management
- Patient discharge planning
- Team collaboration
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Accurate documentation
- Routine examinations
- Teamwork
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Critical thinking
- Cultural sensitivity
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Emotional awareness
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- NIH CERTIFICATIOM
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
- ADVANCED CARDIC LIFE SUPPORT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
05.2015 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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